Guardian (Marvel)
Marvel- Aliases
- Weapon Alpha, Vindicator, Antiguard, Major Maple-Leaf
- Universes
- Universe X, Ultimate
- Created by
- John Byrne
- Teams
- Alpha FlightAvengersFantastic FourGuardians of the GalaxyHellfire ClubImperial GuardMaraudersS.W.O.R.D.SentinelsShi'arStepford Cuckoos
- Appearances
- 9 issues
- Series
- 3
James MacDonald Hudson was born in London, Ontario, Canada. He is a leading petrochemical engineer and scientist for the Am-Can Corporation developing a powered exoskeleton suit. When he learns that his work will be used for American military purposes, Hudson raids his workplace, steals the prototype suit and destroys the plans. He leaves the suit to be recovered (albeit without the vital control helmet, which he built before coming to the company) and fully expects to be sued and arrested for his actions. However, Hudson's girlfriend, Heather MacNeil, uses political connections in the Canadian government to persuade Am-Can to waive the charges against him. As a result, Department H is formed, a secret branch of the Canadian Department of National Defence, and Hudson is named as head of operations. Inspired by the debut of the Fantastic Four, James Hudson planned to create a superhero team for Canada. He started out with a prototype superhero team called The Flight which had Wolverine as one of its members. Following his prototype team the Flight, Hudson forms Alpha Flight as a superhero team for the Canadian government and develops his exoskeleton into a battle suit.